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Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6vsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) · Facelift 2010

R 350 CDI V6

265 hp2987 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2010-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 250 BlueTEC

204 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC

  • Lightest
    1,880 kg
    4,145 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    147 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,054 km
    655 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
265hp198kW
204hp152kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
2,175kg4,795lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Gross weight
2,880kg6,349lb
2,480kg5,467lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
87.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
80.6s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
31.6s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
941km585mi
Calculated
1,054km655mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,987cc182cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,922mm194in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,922mm76in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,674mm66in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,980mm117in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,661mm65in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,651mm65in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
550L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,950L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
59L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
147g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V63,800 rpm1,600-2,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.6 s
33.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6 has 61 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
1,880 kg
4,145 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V67.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6 and Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC and Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
941 km
585 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
1,054 km
655 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
265 hp
198 kW
7.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
204 hp
152 kW
8.1 s
229 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzR-class (W251)Facelift 2010R 350 CDI V6Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 250 BlueTEC
Power
265 hp
198 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
2,175 kg
4,795 lb
1,880 kg
4,145 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,922 mm
193.8 in
Height
1,674 mm
65.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
941 km
585 mi
1,054 km
655 mi
CO2 score
223 g/km
147 g/km
Trunk score
550 L
19.4 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 250 BlueTEC
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) Facelift 2010 R 350 CDI V6

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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